Paniya Gram Panchayat, Pokhra
Paniya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Pokhra Kshettra Panchayat and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat. Paniya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Basdang, Jaikot, and Mind Kholu. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paniya Gram Panchayat
Paniya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basdang |
| 2 | Jaikot |
| 3 | Mind Kholu |
| 4 | Paniya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paniya Gram Panchayat
Paniya Gram Panchayat is part of Uttarakhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paniya Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Pokhra Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paniya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paniya Gram Panchayat
Where is Paniya Gram Panchayat located?
Paniya Gram Panchayat is located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It falls under the Pokhra Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Paniya Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Paniya Gram Panchayat: Basdang, Jaikot, Mind Kholu, and Paniya.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Paniya Gram Panchayat come under?
Paniya Gram Panchayat comes under Pokhra Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pauri Garhwal district.
Which District Panchayat does Paniya Gram Panchayat come under?
Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paniya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttarakhand have?
Uttarakhand follows a three-tier structure. Paniya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pokhra Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Pauri Garhwal Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Paniya Gram Panchayat?
Paniya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paniya Gram Panchayat do?
Paniya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.